Role Overview
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and maintains professional accountability for an assigned patient group. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care providers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Upholds patient rights and ensures confidentiality of patient information in all practice. Performs duties aligned with organizational mission, values, and service standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate or upcoming graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
- Licensure: Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license in the hiring state/compact area and meeting state board requirements.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (AHA) or successful completion of the course within the required onboarding period.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Key Unit Focus & Clinical Skills
- Cardiac care with STEMI certification; manages CHF, chest pain, pre-procedural patients, and med/surg overflow.
- ACLS certification required for practice.
- Clinical skills include telemetry monitoring, pacemaker/ICA care, post-angiography care, TR band management, and medication infusions/drips.
Training Opportunity
Nurse residency support is available for new graduates and select experienced nurses based on experience and professional development needs.